Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall Interactive has confirmed that a Nintendo Switch 2 release remains a possibility, but warned it would present a “big technical challenge.” The RPG, which launched on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, was built with Unreal Engine 5 and aims for high-fidelity visuals—factors the studio says complicate any potential port to Nintendo’s next console.
Background and platform context
Sandfall Interactive co-founder Tom Guillermin told Automaton Media that the studio wants to explore a Switch 2 version but must weigh technical constraints and the size of the development team.
Guillermin emphasized that the team “tried to do something beautiful with the game,” and that the Switch 2’s hardware is not on par with PlayStation or Xbox Series X, making a direct transfer difficult.
Unreal Engine 5 compatibility concerns
Creative director Guillaume Broche explained that many Unreal Engine 5 features used in the game are currently incompatible with the Switch 2 environment, which increases the workload required for optimization or feature parity.
Lead character and concept artist Alan Reynaud noted that recent updates to Unreal Engine could help: Epic’s rollout of Unreal Engine 5.8 introduced Lumen Lite, a lower-cost lighting solution designed to be easier on constrained hardware.
Reynaud said the team will monitor Unreal Engine updates to determine whether new tooling makes a Switch 2 port more viable.
What the developers actually said
In conversation with Automaton Media, Sandfall’s leadership framed the Switch 2 question in practical terms: they are interested in pursuing a port but are not ready to announce plans, and significant engineering work would be necessary to reconcile the game’s visual ambitions with the Switch 2’s performance envelope.
They singled out Unreal Engine 5 feature compatibility and the recent introduction of Lumen Lite as factors that could influence the decision.
What to expect next
Sandfall Interactive has not announced a release window or confirmed development for a Nintendo Switch 2 version.
For now, the verified facts are that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, that the studio uses Unreal Engine 5, and that the team is evaluating Unreal Engine 5.8’s Lumen Lite and other updates before committing to a Switch 2 port.
Any future announcement would likely include details about optimization, platform-specific features, and distribution plans via Nintendo’s eShop or a Nintendo Direct segment.
Background and platform context
Sandfall Interactive co-founder Tom Guillermin told Automaton Media that the studio wants to explore a Switch 2 version but must weigh technical constraints and the size of the development team.
Guillermin emphasized that the team “tried to do something beautiful with the game,” and that the Switch 2’s hardware is not on par with PlayStation or Xbox Series X, making a direct transfer difficult.
Unreal Engine 5 compatibility concerns
Creative director Guillaume Broche explained that many Unreal Engine 5 features used in the game are currently incompatible with the Switch 2 environment, which increases the workload required for optimization or feature parity.
Lead character and concept artist Alan Reynaud noted that recent updates to Unreal Engine could help: Epic’s rollout of Unreal Engine 5.8 introduced Lumen Lite, a lower-cost lighting solution designed to be easier on constrained hardware.
Reynaud said the team will monitor Unreal Engine updates to determine whether new tooling makes a Switch 2 port more viable.
What the developers actually said
In conversation with Automaton Media, Sandfall’s leadership framed the Switch 2 question in practical terms: they are interested in pursuing a port but are not ready to announce plans, and significant engineering work would be necessary to reconcile the game’s visual ambitions with the Switch 2’s performance envelope.
They singled out Unreal Engine 5 feature compatibility and the recent introduction of Lumen Lite as factors that could influence the decision.
What to expect next
Sandfall Interactive has not announced a release window or confirmed development for a Nintendo Switch 2 version.
For now, the verified facts are that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, that the studio uses Unreal Engine 5, and that the team is evaluating Unreal Engine 5.8’s Lumen Lite and other updates before committing to a Switch 2 port.
Any future announcement would likely include details about optimization, platform-specific features, and distribution plans via Nintendo’s eShop or a Nintendo Direct segment.
